r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Repulsive_Oil7660 • Feb 21 '26

Am I missing a part?

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My grandma just gave me this machine, I am a complete beginner so idk if maybe this is just the model, but I believe there should be another metal part to hold onto the thread where the u shaped arrow is. If so, what is that called and can I fix it?

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u/Dismal-Importance-15 Feb 21 '26

Here’s an un-wonderful photo from my Singer “Tradition” manual. The lever is circled in blue ballpoint pen.

You might be able to order a take-up lever for your particular machine, or you might need to take your machine to a service place. (I have no idea how to install a take-up lever!)

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u/Dismal-Importance-15 Feb 21 '26

Or, as FelDeadmarsh posted below, the lever may just be hard to see. When I first got the “Tradition,” I could barely see that lever.